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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 183.4mn
The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 33,713,729 and 605,493, respectively, according to the CSSE. In terms of infections, India follows in the second place with 30,502,362 cases. The other worst countries with over 3 million cases are Brazil.
Secularism in the constitution of Bangladesh never conflicts Islam: PM Sheikh Hasina
Responding to this, Hasina said: "Of course, there is a clear direction on secularism. In the Quran - 'La'kum Dinukum Waliyadin' means everybody has the right to follow their own belief and religion and s/he will follow his religion." Before the concluding remarks of the Prime Minister, Rashid criticised the existence of secularism in the constitution of Bangladesh by claiming there was no mention of secularism in the Quran.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan supports China's stand on human rights violations against Uyghur Muslims, praises one-party system
Imran Khan made these remarks while speaking to Chinese news media in Islamabad on Thursday Rights activist groups have long accused China of grave human rights abuse in its Xinjiang province where a majority of the Uyghur Muslim population resides. Allegations of brainwashing, torture and erasure of cultural identity have been levelled by many human rights organisations.
Covishield vaccine jab receivers may be denied entry to EU
While the AstraZeneca vaccine produced in Europe, branded Vaxzevira, has been greenlighted by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), the Indian version Covishield has not even requested for the market authorization, according to Stefan De Keersmaecker, the Commission's spokesman for health issues, the Xinhua news agency reported.
US troops leave Bagram base, heart of American military power in Afghanistan for 20 years
The American forces' unceremonious departure from Bagram is the most significant evidence yet that America's longest war has finally come to an end. The base was in the hands of Afghan security forces as of Friday -- way ahead of the deadline President Joe Biden set to have all US forces out by September 11.
Jim Whitehurst steps down as IBM president in just 14 months
"In the almost three years since the acquisition was announced, Jim has been instrumental in articulating IBM's strategy, but also, in ensuring that IBM and Red Hat work well together and that our technology platforms and innovations provide more value to our clients," Krishna said in a statement late on Friday.
Dominica PM calls claims of hatching plot to bring Mehul Choksi 'total nonsense'
"To say that the government of Dominica and the government of Antigua along with India colluded in any way, give me a break, that's total nonsense. We don't get ourselves involved in those kinds of activities, those practices, not at all. I mean, that is absurd and we reject it and it is unfortunate that anybody would want to propagate this unsubstantiated claim by a gentleman who is before the courts," he contended.
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 183mn
The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 33,693,352 and 605,309, respectively, according to the CSSE. In terms of infections, India follows in the second place with 30,458,251 cases. The other worst countries with over 3 million cases.
US troops not to leave Afghanistan in days: Joe Biden
"I wanted to make sure there was enough running room that we... wouldn't be able to do it all till September," he added, Xinhua reported. "There'll still be some forces left, but it's a rational drawdown with our allies... there is nothing unusual about it." White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki later told reporters during a daily briefing that the withdrawal is expected to be completed by the end of August.
As Taliban gains territory, agencies brace for another wave of Afghan refugees
This week, the top US military commander in Afghanistan warned that chaos and civil war could be on the horizon. US intelligence analysts fear the Afghan government could fall swiftly in the wake of US departure. While US President Joe Biden has sought to reassure Afghan leaders of Washington's "humanitarian commitment to the Afghan people", aid agencies say there's much to fear, the report said.
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